Money and costs

The currency of Guatemala is the Quetzal (GTQ). The country has a good concentration of ATMs in the main cities and payments with cards are accepted in the most refined establishments. Guatemala is one of the least expensive countries in Central America. If you're on a budget and don't mind sacrificing a little refinement, you can easily explore the country for as little as €50 a day. 

ACCOMMODATION

Stays range from €4 to €6 per double room in a simple guest house to tens of euros a night in the finest resorts, especially the ever-popular ones city Antigua, but not only. 

FOOD

Even in the most touristic towns like Antigua, you can always find varied and very affordable meals, a minimum of €2 to €3 per two-course meal in one of the canteens towns or cities.

INTERNET

It is available for free in many of the guest houses, hotels and resorts in the most touristy towns. Otherwise, you will rarely be too far from an internet café where you can surf for around €0,50 an hour.